Unit 14: Tourism

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Aims and Objectives

In this unit you will learn and practise vocabulary related to turism.

You will practise the following skills and functions:

  • listening for information
  • dealing with in-coming and out-going calls

The grammar focus of this unit is:

Vocabulary

Vocabulary Practice

Exercise not available in this language version.

Comprehension

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions

Chose the correct answer.

Recording:
Transcript:

Thomas needs a holiday. He goes to the travel agency. Listen.

Travel AgentGood morning. How can I help you?
ThomasI'd like to go away for a holiday - somewhere in the sun.
Travel AgentHave you any particular destination in mind?
ThomasSpain, I think.
Travel AgentMainland Spain or one of the islands?
ThomasThe Canaries would be nice. Yes, I'd like a hotel beside a beach.
Travel AgentOK. Here are a few brochures about the Canaries, with information about hotel accommodation and self-catering apartments too. When would you like to travel?
ThomasI'd like to go for a week in June. Is that high or low season?
Travel AgentI'm afraid it's the start of the high season.
ThomasOK. Thanks very much. I'll have a look at the brochures and think about it.
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  3. How long does Thomas want to go away for?
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  5. How many tickets does Thomas book?
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Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions

Chose the correct answer.

Recording:
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Here is an extract from one of the brochures that the travel agent gave Thomas:

“Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, close to the coast of Africa. The island enjoys spring weather all year round, with average temperatures of 20 degrees in winter and 25 in the summer. Tenerife is the ideal place to enjoy the seaside or to practise all sorts of outdoor activities, both in the sea and on land. Tenerife has much to offer culturally and commercially: a permanent calendar of exhibitions, music and theatre, as well as the best shops and shopping centres. For nightlife, there are atmospheres to suit every taste. And don't forget to enjoy the delicious fish and seafood in Tenerife's typical restaurants!”

  1. Where is Tenerife?
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  2. What's the weather like in Tenerife?
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  4. What is NOT mentioned in the text?
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Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Questions

Chose the correct answer.

Recording:
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Thomas read his brochures, but went to the Greek Island of Rhodes instead, because there was a special offer. When he got there he didn't want to spend all day every day on the beach, so he went to the Tourist Office to get some information.

ThomasHello. Can you give me some information about things to do here? What do you recommend?
GirlHave you visited the Medieval City and the old walls?
ThomasYes, I've been there and done that.
GirlWell then, what about a guided tour of the ancient city of Kamiros or the ancient ruins of the Acropolis of Rhodes?
ThomasMaybe, but is there anything else to do apart from ancient ruins? Somebody in the hotel told me something about butterflies.
GirlAh, yes. The Valley of the Butterflies. It's a nature reserve and well worth a visit, except you won't see many butterflies until next month. Or you could try the world-famous Water Park. There's an entrance fee of course. Here's a leaflet.
ThomasYes, that sounds like fun. I think I'll try it. Thanks very much.
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  3. The tourist office girl mentioned guided tours of:
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  4. Thomas decided to go to:
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  5. The tourist office girl gave him:
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Grammar Practice

Exercise 1: Transformation

Make questions for the following statements.

Example:

The Acropolis is over 2000 years old. (How old ...?)
How old is the Acropolis?

The guide works six hours a day. (How many hours a day ...?)
How many hours a day does the guide work?

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Exercise 2: Transformation

Make questions with an interrogative expression as subject.

Example:

The Petersons went to New Zealand. (Who?)
Who went to New Zealand?

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Exercise 3: Selections

Chose the correct answer.

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Dictation

Exercise 1: Dictation

Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the ‘>’ key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.

Recording:
Transcript:

Every sports person deserves a real holiday after the weeks of hard training and after the stress at the competitions.

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Exercise 2: Dictation

Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the ‘>’ key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.

Recording:
Transcript:

There are two types of sports people: there are those who like to spend holidays on the beach and relax and there are those who never have enough training and go on a mountain hike or bike thousands of kilometres instead.

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Checklist

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  • Use vocabulary and terms related to travel and the tourism industry
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